Moto Sakura Castle, Japanese castle ruins in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
The stone foundations and earthen walls of Moto Sakura Castle extend across the border between Sakura City and Shisui Town.
Chiba Suketane established this defensive fortification in 1500, which served as the main stronghold of the Chiba clan during the Sengoku period.
The castle site earned the designation as a National Historic Site in 1998, preserving its military architecture for future generations.
The castle information center operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and visitors can reach the site through a 10-minute walk from Keisei Oosakura Station.
The castle requires crossing six separate gates along the ascending path to reach the main residential area at the summit.
Location: Shisui
Location: Sakura
Inception: 15 century
Founders: Chiba Suketane
Part of: Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles
GPS coordinates: 35.72754,140.25901
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:09
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